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How we have helped through COVID-19 and beyond.


Well, we are now over four weeks into lockdown and the world really does seem like a different place, getting back to our old way of life still seems some way in the distance.  Despite the horrors of this awful virus, I am struck by the bravery, commitment and selfless nature of so many people in our community, not just the fantastic NHS and healthcare staff who are working so hard to keep us safe but the many kind-hearted individuals taking time out to help the vulnerable people around us.
With this in mind, our donation this month has been given to a campaign called ‘Get Colchester Covered’. This fund-raising campaign was instigated by Peter Dutch who started a Facebook page called the Anti-loo Roll Brigade in response to the panic buying last month, his motivation was to ensure that isolated and vulnerable people could get the essentials they needed.  His commitment and energy to help others has been incredible. The Anti-loo Roll Brigade is now in partnership with St Helena Hospice and is trying to raise £15,000 to ensure staff at the Hospice and in our local Care Homes have enough personal protection equipment to keep themselves safe so they can continue to care effectively for their patients.



In addition to our normal £500 donation, The 500 Club has been able to fund a Facebook ‘give away’. The Palmer & Partners office Facebook friends were asked to nominate a Frontline Worker to receive a £50 voucher from a choice of 7 stores.  We announced the winners last night at 8pm and I think you will agree it’s wonderful to be able to give a treat to these amazing people whom we all rely on so much.



  If you would like to become a 500 Club member or have a local cause to nominate, please  contact us on administration@palmerpartners.org and subscribe. For further details on how to subscribe please click here.

Are you looking to buy or rent property in the Colchester Area but not quite sure where?

We understand it can be challenging to find the area you want to settle in. To help you find your perfect property in the Colchester area, we have put together a helpful guide which will be available each week exploring different areas within Colchester. Colchester offers a large and varied array of sought-after areas to live. One of these being the picturesque village of Langham.

Langham is a small rural Essex village situated just North-East of Colchester and lying partly within the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is perfect for those looking to buy or rent property near Colchester

The village includes a huge variety of local schools, shops and amenities. There are two schools; Langham Primary School & Langham Oaks School as well as Langham pre-school. Langham primary school had a very successful inspection in 2018 being recognised the 'positive culture' of their school where 'every child at the school matters'. 'Excellent teaching in all classes' means that 'lessons are often inspiring and engaging'. Not forgetting to mention that 100% of the pupils reached or exceeded the expected standard in writing, meaning for achievement in writing the school is in the top 1% of primary schools in England.

The local St Marys church is approached via a private road along an avenue of lime trees through the Langham Hall Estate in the northern part of Langham. It has a remarkably beautiful setting in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty overlooking the Vale itself. It is featured in a number of John Constable’s best-known paintings, most notably the several versions of “The Glebe Farm and Langham Church.

Langham's Recreation Grounds adjoin the Community Centre on School Road. The facilities include dog-walking area, Football Pitch, 2 Tennis Courts, Children's Playground Area, Adult Exercise Machines, "The Pod" & W. I. Memorial Garden Area.

Langham benefits from having a local bar and restaurant with facilities to accommodate. The Shepherd is a quality free-house & kitchen in the North Essex countryside. Ideally situated just a stones throw from Constable country and Britain’s oldest recorded town of Colchester, easily accessible just off the A12. The accommodation Serves modern British pub food made in house, fantastic real ales & quality wines, in a relaxing family friendly environment. The Shepherd is the perfect spot to while away the hours with a drink or two, sample the bar snacks, or indulge yourself from the full menu. The Shepard offers 3 En-suite rooms with king size beds whilst encompassing the warm and inviting feeling found throughout the rest of the building. Ideally placed amongst popular tourist attractions, the Essex countryside and just off the A12 they are popular for pleasure and business alike.

The community provides a service to anyone living in the areas of Langham or Boxted for elderly, sick or with limited mobility, providing transport to take you to surgery or hospital appointments, get your prescriptions from the pharmacy, take you to the hairdresser etc. If you are housebound and would like some company or need help with small household tasks, they also make home visits. There are also two local GP surgeries including Ardleigh Surgery & Mill Road Surgery.

Palmer & Partners are really proud to sponsor the Langham Fun Run. Palmer and Partners for a number of years now, have been the main sponsor of the Langham 10k which is an important date on a runners calendar as it is one of the fastest 10k courses in Essex. We normally have around 1000 runners, so it's a big day locally with all proceeds going to friends of Langham primary school giving a much needed boost to the school funds.

The location provides excellent and easy access to the A12, Colchester’s Historic Town Centre & Colchester’s North Station with its mainline links into London Liverpool Street.

Langham is a picturesque family friendly village, highly sought after for those wanting rural living with only a short distance to travel to the bigger town of Colchester, with London easily accessible. So if you’re looking to buy or rent property near Colchester, Langham has everything you could need.

Ipswich is a growing town and it has also landed itself in the top 20 emerging destinations for the world! We believe this is down to the influence of Ed Sheeran growing up near the town, but we’re not complaining. It’s fantastic for local businesses and will ensure the economy thrives. One industry in particular that this is good for, is the property market. Palmer and Partners is a premium estate agents in Ipswich and we’re very proud of our business and the relationships we have built up with our clients over the years. As Spring is finally starting to make an appearance, more and more people start to think about selling their home. We have had some amazing new properties come on the market and we wanted to share one of them with you.

We have a stunning eight bedroom detached property on the market for £745,000. It is absolutely breathtaking and is tucked away in the beautiful countryside village of Henley. The property itself lies on a three acre plot and has immense potential for renovations, conversions and extensions. Although, with 8 bedrooms, we’re not sure you would need to make it much bigger! Whilst the property would benefit from further updating, the current owners have installed a brand new central heating system with up to date radiators throughout, rewired the property, installed double glazing windows, a septic and oil tank also.




As agents, we recommend the earliest possible internal viewing to appreciate the quality of accommodation on offer which comprises a sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, downstairs WC, snug, utility and laundry room, first floor landing, five bedrooms, dressing area and bathroom, second floor landing and a further three more bedrooms.The popular village of Henley enjoys local amenities including a large community centre, farm shop, church and primary school. Nearly village include Claydon, Barham, Witnesham, Debenham, Gosbeck and the county town of Ipswich which provides direct rail links to London Liverpool Street station.
If you’re looking to put your house on the market, get in touch with us today. We also have branches in Sudbury, Clacton and Colchester. We’re one of the top independent estate agents in Ipswich and we love what we do!

Palmer & Partners Colchester are delighted to present to the market this beautifully presented Four Bedroom Detached family home set on a superb sized plot and within short walking distance of Colchester's historic town centre and locally highly regarded schools.  The accommodation comprises a large entrance hallway, lounge with separate sitting room, beautifully finished conservatory, kitchen with separate utility room, breakfast room and ground floor shower room. The first floor features a landing with stain glass window to side, four very good sized bedrooms, family bathroom and separate cloakroom. Further benefits include a garage and driveway providing off road parking and wonderful garden to the rear with WW2 air raid shelter sitting centrally. With properties of this nature in such a sought after location rarely available, Palmer & Partners would strongly advise an early enquiry to avoid disappointment.

Palmer and Partners is an estate agents in Colchester, with branches in Clacton, Ipswich and Sudbury. We are one of the leading estate agents in the area and have expert knowledge of the town and surrounding villages. One of our expert team will always be available to help you with your query and assist you however we can.

Colchester is recorded as the oldest town in Britain, once considered a city, and the capital of England. It is steeped in history, but how much do you know about the town you live in? Or maybe thinking of moving to.

The Romans were thought to have invaded Britain in 43 BC and began their reign and empire in Britain. Around 60AD, the famous Queen Boudica of Iceni, who rebelled against the new rules of Britain, attacked the city of Colchester, destroying many areas causing the Romans to build a wall that still partly survives today. It was originally over 2800m long and 6m high! To read more about the Roman wall and where it was located, follow this link.  

As well as this, we have the infamous Colchester Castle which was originally built by the Normans after their victory at The Battle of Hastings.  The Normans built the castle over the ruined Roman Temple of Claudius that had survived from the Roman empire. The castle was also used as a prison in the 13th century, where it is said that the prisons were kept in disgusting conditions. If you have been to the castle before, this can hardly come as a surprise! We certainly wouldn't want to be locked up in there. The castle is a popular destination for school trips and is always thoroughly enjoyed by all. There is also a museum providing more information about the castle and Colchester which is situated in the picturesque Castle Park. Somewhere that is very popular in the Spring and Summer months. The park itself is free to enter and is brilliant for families. In the summer, a food and drink festival is also held there for two days in June which sees hundreds of local businesses selling their products to the thousands of visitors.

Another thing Colchester is famous for is the native oyster, most commonly found on Mersea Island. Mersea is a village of around 8,000 people situated around 10 miles from Colchester town centre and is becoming increasingly popular each year. One of the reasons the Island has so many visitors is because of the muddy marshlands which are home to millions of oysters. The native oyster has been around for centuries - even dating back to Roman times. It is even said that the Romans claimed that the only good thing to come out of Britain was the oyster! We have no idea how true that is, but sometimes, it's nice not knowing everything - it's something we can draw our own conclusions from.

If you're thinking of moving to Colchester or to a different area of the town, Palmer and Partners  has a large team of experts who know the area and surrounding villages extremely well. They will be able to advise you on the best location based on your requirements. Palmer and Partners Colchester estate and letting agents operate with honesty and integrity.

If you would like to speak to our expert Colchester estate agents, give us a call on 01206 572233.

We understand it can be challenging to find the area you want to settle in. Palmer and Partners have put together a helpful guide which will be available each week exploring different areas within Colchester. Colchester offers a large and varied array of sought-after areas to live, which our knowledgable estate agents can advise you on. One of these areas is the picturesque village of West Bergholt.

West Bergholt is a large rural village situated near the borders of the Essex and Suffolk counties. It is located on the outskirts of North-west Colchester and offers a vibrant and active community. In the past years West Bergholt has been placed top three in the Essex Village of the Year competition.

The village has a population of around 3,500 consisting of about 1,400 households. The village also has 3 pubs, 3 churches and numerous clubs and groups. West Bergholt is the home to Hillhouse Woods; a diverse and beautiful wood, which is perfect for a relaxing afternoon stroll or for an interesting guided walk led by experts.

The villages local go to pub is ‘The Queen’s Head’, the pub has recently undergone an extensive refurb in order to make it a village venue to be proud of. The comprehensive revamp encompasses every single part of the establishment and continues at pace to ensure a relaxed and comfortable setting to enjoy a meal or drink. The pub now boasts a wide selection of fine drinks and delectable home-cooked food. Visitors can make the most of a large beer garden throughout Summer and cosy up to our warm fires over the course of Winter.

“Would really recommend the Queens Head to anyone, have just been with family and they were very impressed with food, customer service, and the friendly atmosphere. Steve And Lisa have made a number of improvements since they took over the pub and have made it very community orientated. It doesn’t matter if you are a regular or go there occasionally you are always made to feel welcome”.

There are many local shops and amenities including a doctor’s surgery, dentist, Co-op, cricket club & allotment. Furthermore, the village boasts an excellent primary school voted outstanding by Ofsted ‘Heathlands primary school’, as well as being within close proximity to local secondary schools.

Palmer & Partners were really proud to sponsor the Heathlands Fireworks again – this was the 3rd year in a row. This event is an impressive fireworks display attended by thousands of local residents and raises a large amount for the local primary school. Heathlands Primary is at the centre of the local community; not only does it provide an excellent education for the local kids but also goes out of it’s way to remain at the centre of village life putting on fates, shows and events for all. It is an event and an organisation that is close to our hearts with several members of staff having children there and we are proud to be working with them.

The location provides excellent and easy access to the A12, Colchester’s Historic Town Centre & Colchester’s North Station with its mainline links into London Liverpool Street.

West Bergholt is a picturesque family friendly village, highly sought after for those wanting rural living with only a short distance to travel to the bigger town of Colchester, with London easily accessible.

Palmer and Partners Ipswich are pleased to present this beautifully presented, six bedroom Edwardian house, situated in one of Ipswich's most sought after area. Presented to an immaculate decorative order throughout we would recommend the earliest of an internal viewing to appreciate the quality of accommodation on offer here which comprises, Grand entrance hall, Lounge, Dining room, Modern fitted kitchen, Utility room, Self contained annex with bedroom, kitchen and bathroom, Ground floor cloakroom, First floor landing, Five bedrooms one with En suite and a separate three piece bathroom suite. Externally the property benefits from a large, well maintained rear garden and a sweeping driveway which allows off-road parking for multiple vehicles. It is in prime location for local primary and secondary schools, making it a popular area for families looking to move.

The county town of Ipswich offers a range of local amenities including schools, university, shops, doctors, dental surgeries, hospital, two theatres, parks, recreational facilities and mainline railway station providing direct links to London Liverpool Street Station. The town has also undergone an extensive rebuilding and a gentrification programme principally around the vibrant waterfront which now boasts some lovely bars and restaurants.

As 2019's top estate agents in Ipswich, we can guarantee our expert team can help you find your perfect home. You won't want to miss out on this unique property as it has plenty of potential and will make a fantastic family home. Call us today on 01473 211705 to book a viewing. Our team have a fantastic knowledge of the area and can advise you on local schools, transport links and even the local hospitality!

Buying a house is the most important decision you’re ever likely to make - and the most expensive one. It’s a long process, which can sometimes end in disappointment, but it is also the biggest high you will have. The whole process can be a contradiction, and a series of cliches. Once you’re in your new home though, you will feel relieved and happy that you can begin your new chapter. As an estate agents in Colchester, we love the town and would love to be the ones to help you find your dream home and help sell the one you have. We are experts in the field and have a fantastic reputation.

As we’re now in the second month of the year and spring is approaching, you may be thinking about making that elusive move. If you’re a first time buyer, it will be an exciting time for you, and if you’re looking to get a bigger house or downgrade, you will be well aware of the process now. Deciding on the area you want to move, or the town you want to live in often comes down to three things; convenience, location and cost. Sure, we’d all love to live in the “best” area, however, not even half of us earn the amount of money that would be needed in order to live in such areas.

Colchester is a town that is expanding and becoming more popular for people wanting to move here. It’s a great location, only an hour from London on the train, close to Chelmsford and Ipswich, as well as being surround by small, quaint villages and seaside towns. As a result of this, house prices are also on the rise. If you’re used to paying London prices, then Colchester is a bargain, however, if you’re moving into the town, in places, you may be surprised at the cost of some properties.

As a local estate agents, our team know the area extremely well and can advise you on what would be best for your budget and criteria. Typically, houses and flats close to the town centre are generally more expensive than those on the outskirts as they’re more convenient for work and close to the train station.

At Palmer and Partners, we thought it would be beneficial and interesting to put together a guide of the average house prices in Colchester. We have used Zoopla as it’s the most up to date.

• A detached house in Colchester has an average value of £465,197, but they sell for an average of £412,735, which is a huge difference! 
• A semi-detached house carries an average value of £296,746, and sell for an average of £285,388.
• A terraced house has an average value of £251,044, but sell for marginally less at £249,854. This isn’t too much of a difference at all.
• A flat will carry an average price tag of £176,073 and sell for roughly £170,833.

In Colchester, a first time buyer will pay an average £219,500. This may seem like a lot, however, people are also getting on the property ladder when they have saved more money in order to not live in a lot of debt and ensure they can afford the property before buying it - which is very sensible in our opinion!

If you’re looking to sell your home, or buy your first property, Palmer and Partners is one of the premium estate agents in Colchester and will make the process easier for you! Get in touch with one of expert team today. 

Sudbury is a small town in Suffolk, but is very close to the Essex border. It has a rich history and is close to some stunning, traditional English villages. There are roughly 25,000 people residing in Sudbury and the town is expanding. Property developers are coming in to build on the land on the outskirts as more people than ever are looking to escape to the countryside and experience rural living. The Palmer and Partners Sudbury team live in the area and know it well. They will be able to help and advise you if you’re thinking of moving to Sudbury.

The town of Sudbury and the surrounding villages have their own uniqueness that draw many people to the area and create a desire to live there. Sudbury itself has a certain charm to it and is a traditional weaving town. Although you cannot get a train into London directly from Sudbury, Colchester station is only around a 25 minute drive from the centre and thereafter, it is a 50 minute train journey to Liverpool Street. A small price to pay in order to have a larger property and live in a quieter area.

As a local estate agents in Sudbury, we wanted to put together a rough guide to the average house prices in Sudbury (which will include some surrounding villages). Moving home or buying your first property is a massive decision and it needs to be the right one for your situation. Some people can feel pressure to buy a house of a certain size because other people in either social or professional circles have done so, but everyone has a different situation, financially and personally. It has to be right if not you will regret it. As a guide only, here are the average house prices in the Sudbury area. The information is available on Zoopla.

• Detached houses sell for an average £418,475, but are valued at £478,420. This is a huge difference, but the actual buying price is extremely reasonable for what you get. 
• Semi-detached houses sell for roughly £274,768 and have an average value of £288,096.
• Terraced houses have a higher price tag than that of Ipswich or Clacton, with the average purchase being £227,455 and a market value of £243,468.
• Flats in Sudbury are sold around £162,031 and have an average value of £157,203.

If Sudbury is somewhere you’re thinking of moving to, get in touch with one of our team today.